A vision for a better future and the passion to realize that vision is at the heart of what you, your staff, and your board do. But that requires solid on-the-ground operational processes, procedures, and expertise in areas like financial management, human resources, IT, marketing, social media and the like. We understand that. So, we offer learning options for you to deepen your knowledge and broaden your skills in many areas of day-to-day operations.



We are pleased to partner with Tech Impact, QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, and MindEdge Learning in offering current, specific training in tools that nonprofits need to run effectively.

Types of programming we offer

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of courses and communitiy discussions. Examples have included:

• Tools and Techniques for Hosting Successful Virtual Events
• Retaining and Recruiting Talent
• Digital Fundraising
• QuickBooks Made Easy

CNPE members qualify for discounts from our partners who provide some of these professional development classes.

ON-DEMAND OPTIONS

We partner with MindEdge Learning, founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators, to provide more than 100 high-quality, on-demand, self-paced, fee-based courses to help nonprofits leaders and staff boost their skills. MindEdge offers courses in Nonprofit Management, Career Building, Communication, Computer Applications, Creativity & Innovation, Data Analytics, HR Management, and Marketing.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Not seeing the right learning opportunity for you on our calendar? We can design a custom workshop for your organization on many topics, such as those shown below. For details, or to request a custom workshop, contact Merv Antonio, our Senior Director of Learning & Convening, at mantonio@cnpe.org.

Mission

Creating a Successful Culture

Creativity in the Workplace

Learning to Collaborate

Mentoring for Success

Organizational Goal Setting

Planning that Works

Leadership

Leadership Principles

Management Basics

Politics, Persuasion, and Influence in the Workplace

Succession Planning

The Power of Vision

Productivity

High-Performing Teams

Improved Time Management

Project Management Essentials

Solving Systemic Problems

Interpersonal Skills

Coping with Change

Critical Thinking Skills

Effective Learning Skills

Ethics in the Workplace

Holding Productive Meetings

Communications

Art of Dialogue

Art of Facilitating

Communications in the Workplace

Improved Business Writing

Persuasive Presentations

Of course, if your organization needs customized advice on how to lead a nonprofit, we encourage you to consider CNPE’s consulting services.

Here are the four broad areas where our consultants can help you succeed: